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Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by LinkedXJ, Jul 2, 2017.

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  1. Chvymn99

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    Congrats
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    Waiting...patiently...almost:emb:
     
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    X2 or more really liked that saw!
     
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  5. LinkedXJ

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    I had to work a different shift today. No time to try it out.
     
    LinkedXJ, Jul 14, 2017
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    Put it on the night stand , you can admire it while you go to sleep :saw::D
     
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  7. J. Dirt

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    Who would do a thing like that :whistle:
     
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    How's that other 55 coming along ?
    Just ordered a 16" 325 narrow kerf bar for mine
     
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    Wweeeelll I've got a 2036 jonsy on the bench in pieces for a guy at work right now (hopefully finish that tommorrow) which forced me to clean up my work area some. I need to get my Farmall WD6 back together next then it will be time for the 55 :picard:too many projects and 60+ work weeks are killing the hours for progress:headbang:.

    I just put a 16" 325 .050 on mine back in winter and took off the factory 20" 3/8 .050, makes it's a little more fun :D you will like it!
     
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    Should be pretty zippy, might not use the 445 much after this they are the same weight
     
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    I had a 445 for a while only used it twice in the year I had it just like the 55 too much
     
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  12. LinkedXJ

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    THIS THING RIPS!
     
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    so you think it might get more use than the other saw yet? that might have been mentioned :whistle: :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:
     
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    Ive only made 3 cuts and....


    The stihl is getting a tune up and is getting listed on craigslist.
    I'll be shopping for a 60ish cc saw eventually.
    Maybe a dolmar 6100 or something.
     
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    Keep checking at the Home Depots in your area for a 6421 Makita, look at truck and Tool Rental, used tools for sale
     
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    Mmmmm 6100.....
     
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    X2! The 6421 is a outstanding saw. Totally worth picking up a used homer depot rental saw used. I like that 6421 chassis better than the 6100. Plus there is always the option of putting the 79cc slug n jug on it.

    I really wanted to, but I didn't end up liking my 6100. I couldn't keep it from throwing chains unless I kept the tension overly tight and bar nuts very tight. From talking to various dealers it sounds like it's a known issue. Some guys have had success with fixing the problem by using a 5105 clutch cover. Ultimately it ended up being to much of a tweener saw for me and wasn't worth fiddling with. I ended up either using my 50cc saw or the 7910 which is a pleasure to run!
     
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    And.......another one is hooked, feverish, etc., all the symptoms of the chainsaw acquisition disorder!

    Sent from my SM-S320VL using Tapatalk
     
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  20. LinkedXJ

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    Going to go cut some wood here in a bit..

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